CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 KME Predator TDA, 2016-2018 KME Predator SS TDA, and 2018 KME Predator SS Aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial ladder and optional tip mounted lifting device. The lifting devices do not meet the specified load rating or safety factor.
- Risk
- Using the device to lift the rated load may cause the device to deform, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- KME has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tip lifting device, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain KME Predator emergency vehicles are equipped with an optional tip-mounted lifting device on the aerial ladder. The lifting device does not meet the specified load rating or safety factor. When used to lift its rated load, the device may deform, which increases the risk of injury to people nearby or working with the equipment.
KME has notified owners, and authorized dealers will replace the tip lifting device free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. If you own an affected vehicle, contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928 to arrange the repair, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| KME Predator | 2017 |
|---|---|
| KME Predator SS | 201620172018 |
| KME Predator SS Aerial | 2018 |